Join us for a special story-time and costumed character visit in celebration of the release of Froggy’s Birthday Wish by bestselling author Jonathan London and critically acclaimed illustrator Frank Remkiewicz. The loveable, trouble-prone Froggy is back in this latest (mis)adventure – and this time, he thinks nobody has remembered his birthday! Join us for story-time, followed by a meet-and-greet with Froggy himself! Parents, bring your cameras for an adorable photo opportunity with your little one and their favorite amphibian!

Friday, June 6, 2014 from 6:30p.m.- 7:30 p.m Books & Company BIKES! Join Miss Lisa N. as she reads stories about BIKES and the ducks, bears, frogs and kids that ride them! We will make streamers or spoke decorations for your bike. We'll even eat our own bicycle wheel treats! We'll be reading Best Bike Ride Ever, Duck on a Bike, Bear on a Bike, Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bike and Froggy Rides a Bike.

Celebrate Family Day on Aragon with a special Animal Story Time with authors Frank Remkiewicz and Lisa Fleming. Illustrator Frank Remkiewicz has delighted us for years with the tales of Froggy. In his newest book, Froggy Builds a Treehouse (Viking, $16.99), Froggy and his pals decide to build a tree house (with lots of help from Dad). Their plans don't include inviting Frogilina to hang out there for pizza parties. "Boys only!" says Froggy. But things don't go as planned… Debut author Lisa Fleming brings the amazing true story of friendship between Cassie the cat and Moses the crow – seen by millions on YouTube, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Lifetime, and more – to us with Cat and Crow: An Amazing Friendship (Collage, $14.95). Drawn from first-hand accounts, this delightful book celebrates their unusual friendship and champions the story’s hopeful message of friendship and peace.

Well.. somebody big, green, and with tons of PERSONALITY! It’s FROGGY of course! The Red Balloon is thrilled to have our friend, Froggy, back for a visit. All ages AND silly COSTUMES welcome. Together we’ll read Froggy stories, create an amphibian craft, eat green snacks, and GRIN for an outdoor portrait. We hope to see you at this FREE event. (booksense)… (more)